Absolute Location

Tells exactly were a place is located on Earth, and we find the absolute location of a place by using a map or a globe.

• Street address

• Relative Location

• Absolute location

The White House is located on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington D.C 20500

• absolute location

• relative location

• map

Are imaginary lines that run from East to West. They help us get an absolute location of a place.

• latitude

• longitude

• equator

What is the difference between absolute and relative location?

• Absolute location is in relationship to something, while relative location is an exact location.

• Absolute location is a location in relationship to something, while relative location is a location in relationship to you.

• Absolute location is a location in relationship to you, while relative location is an exact location.

• Absolute location is an exact location, while relative location is in relationship to something.

exact place on Earth; longitude and latitude

• absolute location

• culture

• lines of latitude

• region

Which of the following best defines 'absolute location'?

• A specific point on the Earth's surface using coordinates

• A general area described by landmarks

• A place's position relative to another location

• A description of a place's cultural significance

What is the primary tool used to determine absolute location?

• A compass

• A map or globe

• A weather vane

• A sundial

Which sentence correctly uses the concept of absolute location?

• The library is near the park.

• The library is at 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W.

• The library is in the downtown area.

• The library is across from the coffee shop.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Identify the sentence that describes an absolute location.

• The school is next to the grocery store.

• The school is at 123 Main St.

• The school is in the northern part of town.

• The school is a few blocks away from the park.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Which of the following is an example of absolute location?

• The restaurant is on the corner of 5th and Main.

• The restaurant is at 48.8566° N, 2.3522° E.

• The restaurant is near the river.

• The restaurant is in the city center.